Dr. Norbert Barth FM

Dr. Norbert Barth, FIDE Master

Also known by the chess circles as zumpili, Dr. Norbert Barth is no ordinary player. As a proud FIDE Master, this chess virtuoso has demonstrated persistent excellence on the board, combining doctoral precision with grandmaster flair—well, at least probably the flair!

Chess Journey

Norbert's chess adventure paints the picture of dedication and resilience. Starting from modest daily ratings hovering around 1100 in 2015, he rapidly ascended to nearly 1800 by 2016 in daily play – a growth that would make any coach beam with pride. But don't let the daily games fool you; this is a bullet and blitz specialist with rocket-fast instincts.

Fast and Furious

In the bullet realm, Dr. Barth is a force to be reckoned with. With max ratings soaring past 2680, bullet chess is where he truly shines. We're talking about over 20,000 games and more than 40,000 wins! If there was an Olympic event for clicking speed, zumpili would be wearing a gold medal.

Blitz and Rapid Artistry

While bullet chess might be his playground, the good doctor also knows how to keep quick-paced games pretty and precise in blitz, boasting max ratings over 2400, and solid victories in rapid chess with a striking 69% win rate using his secret openings, which one suspects might be coded messages or just very sly traps.

Playing Style and Psychology

Known for never throwing in the towel early (a paltry 0.22% early resignation rate) and frequently going deep into tense endgames — with an 84% endgame frequency — Norbert is your typical stubborn strategist who believes every pawn counts, perhaps a remnant of his academic instinct towards thoroughness.

Not to be underestimated, Norbert has an astounding 88% comeback rate even after setbacks, proving his nerves are as steely as his opening repertoire.

The Man Behind the Moves

Don't mistake Norbert for just a numbers machine; he has a quirky side as well. With a current winning streak reset to zero, it’s like he’s saying: "Who needs streaks when you’ve got thousands of games and a secret opening named... well, Top Secret?"

Notable Records

• Daily games win rate with "Top Secret" opening: ~90%
• Bullet games played: 72,000+ with a win rate above 55%
• Blitz games played: 14,800+ with a win rate over 51%
• Longest winning streak: 49 games - yep, he once went on a roll that made opponents check their clocks twice as often.

Social and Opponents

Norbert's played against thousands of opponents but has particular "favorites" like Ivanov Anatoly (over 500 games) and Jastreb (350+ games). Some opponents seem to have a love-hate relationship, with win rates spanning from 100% against some to, well, zero against others.

Summary

Dr. Norbert Barth, a FIDE Master carrying the torch of speed chess, blends expert strategy, resilience, and a dash of mystery. With his top secret openings, relentless comebacks, and impressive speed chess credentials, zumpili keeps proving that a doctor’s precision isn’t just for the lab—it's for the eight-by-eight battlefield too.

Whether you're a casual fan or a fellow competitor, keep an eye on this formidable player: just don't blink when the bullet games start!